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Property

Updated: 08-Oct-2016

950 sqm Luxury Villa with 5 en-suite bedrooms and a Hamam!

A luxurious villa set amongst plush green olive groves, in a rural setting with fantastic views of the Atlas Mountains with 950 square meters of luxurious living space with all modern amenities including central heating and air conditioning in all 5 bedrooms. Modern state-of-the-art kitchen and bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, fireplaces, a large outdoor pool, a small heated indoor pool and an oriental hamam.

Recently a gazebo has been added at the end of the garden where one can take a nap in the summer time and there is also a ping pong table there to play with friends and family.

The house comfortably accommodates 8-10 people and is only 15 minutes from the historic city centre. Terraces and patios surround all the bedrooms and sitting rooms. The garden is an old olive grove with hundred year old olive trees and filled with roses and citrius and fruit trees, creating the perfect environment for enjoying the wonderful Marrakech climate year-round. A full time team of housekeepers, gardeners, and a superb cook and pastry chef ensure a truly delightful and memorable stay.

Options: You can enhance your stay by choosing one of the below options:

Heavenly Villa. Pure luxury and relaxation.

What a truly fantastic place this is! It was our first visit to Morocco and we had no idea what to expect. There is always an element of the unknown when you book a holiday online and I can genuinely say that this property surpassed our expectations by a mile!

We were collected from the airport on our arrival as arranged by the owner. The people who collected us were very friendly and welcoming and put us entirely at ease. We didn't really want to hire a car during our stay so this was a real bonus. On arrival at the house we were presented with a fabulous three course meal and extremely nice Moroccan wine, this set the tone for what was to come. The chef at the villa is just amazing! With four kids and a hungry husband to cook for I was more than ready for a break from cooking and cleaning up and what a break it was. Every day Meryam the chef would present a fantastic selection of meals with something for everyone. Delicious home made soups, colourful tagines, grilled chicken and barbequed fish. Not to mention the pastries and desserts. Just wonderful.

The house itself is huge, very clean and very comfortable. despite being largely unaware of the presence of any staff, beds were made and bathrooms cleaned as if by magic. As soon as we ventured towards the pool, towels would appear along with a tray of cold drinks.

During our stay we took advantage of the concierge service which the owner recommended to us. This enabled us to take two day trips, one into the high Atlas mountains and one into the centre of Marrakech. These were very good and included our transport and lunch. The guides were very knowledgable and we felt that these day trips enabled us to see and understand a side of Morocco which we would otherwise have been ignorant to.

During our trip to the medina we visited the Hammam. This was a fantastic experience which I would definitely recommend along with visiting the gardens at Majorelle.

Overall, a wonderful holiday experience. Really good communication from the owner who is genuinely concerned that for those who stay in the villa every need is catered for. Frequent emails and a wealth of information meant that we were confident that we could expect a warm welcome and any problems or questions would be dealt with.

I would recommend this villa to anyone. Whether you want to explore Morocco or just stay put and enjoy the luxurious surroundings, this is like paradise.

Review Submitted: 04-Nov-2016

Date of Stay: Oct 2016

Source:
HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Villa Shiraz. We believe that our guests should have an opportunity to relax and enjoy their stay in Marrakesh without worrying about what to do and what to eat. Total relaxation and enjoyment is our aim and we try to do this by providing an excellent and non intrusive service throughout the stay of our guests .
we are really delighted that you enjoyed Meryam's cooking. She has been out chef for over 8 years now and her cooking has been enjoyed and commented upon by most of our guests. She has a diploma from the best cooking school and loves to take care of our guests and cook delicious food that is healthy and to the extent possible organic.
We have added the new concierge service for our guests as we believe it can be a little overwhelming when one arrives for a holiday in a place that one has not visited before and may not have acquaintances to advise one on what to do or what to visit. The idea of our concierge service is that you have a team with whom you can discuss your needs and what you would like to do and they offer you advice and options to make your visit comfortable and memorable at the same time.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make your visit an enjoyable one and we do hope you will visit us again soon.

About the Owner

I built this villa with a team of architects from Europe and Marrakesh to give it the delightful mix of West and East with all the modern amenities of a luxury home in the West with added wonderful and mystical touches of Morocco. I needed rest and relaxation and also the possibility of being near a bustling city. Villa Shiraz has provided me with exactly this. I arrive exhausted from London or New York to the oasis that is villa shiraz. I am met by my wonderful staff who pamper me with a hot mint tea . This is followed by a fantastic relaxing massage in my bedroom and I feel like a million dollars and ready to go to town or not, depending on my mood.

I have many friends who visit me and its wonderful to see how de-stressed they become after a day of pampering and good food!

My two kids also say they have the best time coming for a visit but also that their friends after staying with us, say that its the best holidays they have had in years.

My staff are wonderful, kind and considerate and caring. They take care of not only myself and my family but also friends and guests who visit. I get rave reviews about them specially my chef who is not only a superior cook both in terms of cooking European and Moroccan food but also she is an incredible gourmet pastry chef. It is truly a blessing having such wonderful people working with me.

Speaks English, French, Italian

Response time:

Within a few hours

Response rate:

100%

Calendar last updated:

8 October, 2016

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13 Reviews

5

based on 13 holidaymaker reviews

Heavenly Villa. Pure luxury and relaxation.

What a truly fantastic place this is! It was our first visit to Morocco and we had no idea what to expect. There is always an element of the unknown when you book a holiday online and I can genuinely say that this property surpassed our expectations by a mile!

We were collected from the airport on our arrival as arranged by the owner. The people who collected us were very friendly and welcoming and put us entirely at ease. We didn't really want to hire a car during our stay so this was a real bonus. On arrival at the house we were presented with a fabulous three course meal and extremely nice Moroccan wine, this set the tone for what was to come. The chef at the villa is just amazing! With four kids and a hungry husband to cook for I was more than ready for a break from cooking and cleaning up and what a break it was. Every day Meryam the chef would present a fantastic selection of meals with something for everyone. Delicious home made soups, colourful tagines, grilled chicken and barbequed fish. Not to mention the pastries and desserts. Just wonderful.

The house itself is huge, very clean and very comfortable. despite being largely unaware of the presence of any staff, beds were made and bathrooms cleaned as if by magic. As soon as we ventured towards the pool, towels would appear along with a tray of cold drinks.

During our stay we took advantage of the concierge service which the owner recommended to us. This enabled us to take two day trips, one into the high Atlas mountains and one into the centre of Marrakech. These were very good and included our transport and lunch. The guides were very knowledgable and we felt that these day trips enabled us to see and understand a side of Morocco which we would otherwise have been ignorant to.

During our trip to the medina we visited the Hammam. This was a fantastic experience which I would definitely recommend along with visiting the gardens at Majorelle.

Overall, a wonderful holiday experience. Really good communication from the owner who is genuinely concerned that for those who stay in the villa every need is catered for. Frequent emails and a wealth of information meant that we were confident that we could expect a warm welcome and any problems or questions would be dealt with.

I would recommend this villa to anyone. Whether you want to explore Morocco or just stay put and enjoy the luxurious surroundings, this is like paradise.

Review Submitted: Nov 4, 2016

Date of Stay: Oct 2016

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Villa Shiraz. We believe that our guests should have an opportunity to relax and enjoy their stay in Marrakesh without worrying about what to do and what to eat. Total relaxation and enjoyment is our aim and we try to do this by providing an excellent and non intrusive service throughout the stay of our guests .
we are really delighted that you enjoyed Meryam's cooking. She has been out chef for over 8 years now and her cooking has been enjoyed and commented upon by most of our guests. She has a diploma from the best cooking school and loves to take care of our guests and cook delicious food that is healthy and to the extent possible organic.
We have added the new concierge service for our guests as we believe it can be a little overwhelming when one arrives for a holiday in a place that one has not visited before and may not have acquaintances to advise one on what to do or what to visit. The idea of our concierge service is that you have a team with whom you can discuss your needs and what you would like to do and they offer you advice and options to make your visit comfortable and memorable at the same time.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make your visit an enjoyable one and we do hope you will visit us again soon.

Lovely Villa

The villa is very large, set in a beautiful garden with a pool which is wonderful for proper swimmers. The whole property is maintained to the highest standard, immaculate in every respect. The staff are very capable and provide a complete service, cooking, cleaning and gardening.

Location is a few miles from central Marrakech but not a problem unless you want to go to Marrakech every day.

All the arrangements were made for us and everything worked perfectly.

A really well-run property, which will not disappoint.

Review Submitted: Apr 16, 2016

Date of Stay: Apr 2016

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: we are pleased that you enjoyed our wonderful garden . Our gardner is not only skilled but passionate about keeping it lush but also immaculate.
As for our staff they are happy to serve the guests and proud of their work.our cookies highly regarded for her cooking and hee pastries!
Hope you will visit us again soon!

Phenomenal Experience

There was not a single aspect of our week in this property that wasn't a 5* experience. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the food is fantastic and as for the property itself, the pictures simply do not do it justice.

Taking the above into account, it was a highly relaxing, highly enjoyable week which we would recommend to anyone.

Review Submitted: Aug 26, 2015

Date of Stay: Aug 2015

Source: Owners Direct, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Villa Shiraz. We hope you will come for a visit again one day soon.
Thank you for your comments concerning the beauty of the villa.You are right that the existing photos do not do the villa justice and we will try and organise a professional photo shoot.soon.
Thank you again for staying with us.
The villa Shiraz team

Beautiful

Everything was perfect. Easily the finest place I have ever stayed and I have stayed in some nice places. Courteous friendly staff, gorgeous, gorgeous villa. I could have stayed forever with my family and enjoyed the good life. Special thanks to Zohreh who made our arrival and exit as easy and welcoming as possible. If you can, take some time out here - we all loved it.

Relaxing and beautiful!

I stayed with my daughter and family at this beautiful villa. It is a little piece of paradise, surrounded by olive trees in a truly beautiful garden. And yet, if you miss city life, it is only a short drive away from Marrakech and its bazar.

The house is very clean and the staff very nice and helpful. The meals were very tasty.

My daughter, who is two years old, enjoyed running around the garden. It is a perfect place for kids.

The swimming pool is quite big and was very clean.

Overall, a great experience, which I would absolutely recommend. I am planning on going back as soon as possible!

Review Submitted: Jun 23, 2015

Date of Stay: Apr 2015

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Hello,
Thank you for your review of Villa shiraz. We were delighted to have you and your family stay with us and are pleased that you enjoyed your time in Marrakesh.
We hope you will visit us again soon,
kind regards,
The Villa Shiraz Team.

Location

From the Owner

“I chose this property for its location. it is 2-3 hours flight from most major European cities. You land in a different world, a different continent and totally different culture and geography. I like that idea very much. More then that unlike most of Europe, the sun shines nearly every single day and the light is amazing.
The property is set in a rural area but is only 15 minutes from centre of town. This also appealed to me as I can have the best of both worlds, city and rural life. While I live in an oasis of greenery and roses , away from the noise of the city I still have the possibility to be in one of the most lively and exciting cities in the world.”

The property is set in a rural setting but with quick access to the centre of the town of Marrakesh and all its attractions. There are many many golf courses nearby. There are also camel rides , go-carting and riding stables .

The atlas mountains are within driving distance and there are hiking and donkey rides and picnics one can take there.

A number of the luxury hotels are near by and so possibilities for dinning at these places as well as at the villa itself are numerous.

Of course the Medina and the souk are also within a 15 minute drive and there are so many attractions within the city walls and many many restaurants and shopping possibioities as well

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Facilities

From the Owner

“"People who have stayed at Villa Shiraz talk of its "Zen" quality, "and its romantic setting". The villa is built on a 100 year old olive grove. The pool is magical and excellent for swimmers as it is 25 meters long. Swimming in the pool is also romantic and magical with its blue waters and the olive trees hanging over head,creating shade in the summer. .The views from the upstairs bedrooms of the Atlas mountains are spectacular and living in the house one feels the warmth and comfort of Moroccan living.”

super large modern bathrooms with powerful showers The bathroom showers are state of the art and all have large windows that lead onto the outside terraces.
All bathrooms come with heated towel racks and bathroom amenities.

Bedrooms

5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10

Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed

Bedroom 2 - 1 Large Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - 1 Large Double Bed

Bedroom 4 - 1 Large Double Bed

Bedroom 5 - 2 Single Bed

All bedrooms are large with bathroom en suite. They have large floor to ceiling windows that lead to terraces and balconies and come with individual air conditioning and central heating.The master bedroom is on the first floor and has a fireplace. It has a very large en suite bathroom and walk in dressing room.On the same floor is a second bedroom with two single beds. Both rooms have Large glass doors leading onto the garden. There is also a big bathroom and hamam next to the second bedroom.
The upstairs two bedrooms have a separate sitting room with a fireplace . It has access from inside the villa ,as well as a private entrance from the garden. The views of the mountains are magnificent .
Finally there is a very large bedroom suite with a large king size bed and 2 sofas downstairs below the kitchen with a private entrance and sliding glass doors that reach the ceiling so it is very light and in the summer it is one of the coolest bedrooms in the villa.

Outside

Balcony ...

Deck Chairs

Beach Towels

Beach Umbrellas

Bicycles ...

Terrace ...

Deck Furniture

Golf ...

Garden ...

Outdoor Furniture

Barbecue ...

Patio

Veranda ...

Porch Furniture

Small Cooler

Tennis ...

Terrace

veranda

Yard

2 bicycles

12 garden chairs

12 deck chairs

Meals

Booking Possible

Booking Possible

Booking Possible

Catering available

Notes:

There are many opportunities for luxury services provided at home upon request. These include dinner parties as well as gourmet cuisine.There are also possibilities of other luxury services such as massage, manicure+ pedicure,one to one exercise and yoga teachers on site, chauffeur driven car, a well as organised trips to the souk shopping as well as day trips to the mountains .
Overnight trips to the sea, the mountains and the desert can also be arranged along with concierge services .Special honeymoon arrangements can be made to make the stay truly memorable.
We can organise treks up to the Atlas mountains as well as trips to Essouira for surfing and trips to Agadir for swimming in the sea throughout the year.
Trips to the desert as well as donkey or camel rides can all be organised.

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